Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 small head cauliflower (cut into medium florets)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil
  • 1 large leek (white and light green parts only, halved and thinly sliced)
  • 2 medium shallots (thinly sliced)
  • 1 pound ground beef (lamb or chicken)
  • 2 large garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons red curry paste (for Whole30, choose a compliant brand)
  • Sea salt
  • 1 small bunch kale (thinly sliced into ribbons)
  • 1 cup coconut milk (divided (see note))
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (divided)
  • 1 pound Pacific Foods Organic Pumpkin Puree

Instruction

  • Cook the cauliflower: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the cauliflower florets and cook until fork tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well and shake out excess moisture. Set aside (if you’re waiting on the beef, you can proceed with the topping in step 4).
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: in a large cast iron or ovenproof skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and shallots; sauté until translucent and beginning to brown, 4 minutes. Push the vegetables to the side of the pan and add the ground meat to the center. Brown over high heat, breaking apart with your spatula into bite-sized pieces, until cooked through and charred around the edges, about 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger, red curry paste and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for two more minutes, until fragrant. Carefully fold in the kale, and continue to cook the meat mixture until the greens are wilted. Remove the pan from the heat and add 3/4 cup coconut milk and 1 tablespoon lime juice, scrapping up any brown bits that may have formed on the bottom of the pan while cooking. Set the meat mixture aside.
  • Finish the topping: transfer the cooked cauliflower to a blender or large food processor with the Pacific Foods Organic Pumpkin Puree, remaining 1/4 coconut milk, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon salt. Puree the mixture until very smooth. Taste for seasoning and add more salt as necessary.
  • Assemble the pie: using the back of a wooden spoon or spatula, make sure the meat mixture is spread evenly in the skillet. Scoop the cauliflower pumpkin mash on top and smooth with your spatula so the meat is mostly covered.
  • Bake the pie: preheat the broiler to high. Transfer the skillet to the broiler and cook until the meat is bubbling up the sides and the topping has begun to form a light crust, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve warm as a one-pan meal, or with a side salad.